Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price.
Highlights of Scotland by Rail
Preferred
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
- Royal Edinburgh Ticket
- The Complete Loch Ness Experience (ASA)
- Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (1 Day)
Short Description
Enjoy views of the picturesque Scottish countryside as you ride the Scottish rail from destination to destination! You'll stay in three of Scotland's most famous and vibrant cities, and have access to unique tours in each.
You'll start in the hilly capital Edinburgh, where medieval alleyways and ancient volcanoes await! Included in your vacation is the 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket, which gives you access to four different tourist bus routes as well as fast-track access to three of Edinburgh's most popular attractions - Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
After a scenic rail ride, you'll arrive in Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Here you'll find breathtaking churches and cathedrals, lush forests with magnificent views, and even a Victorian market! You'll also be treated to a unique tour of the mysterious Loch Ness and surrounding areas.
One more train ride and you'll arrive at your final destination: the vibrant city of Glasgow! Here you'll find an overabundance of cultural highlights from museums to national theaters.
Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and enjoy a private airport transfer to your Edinburgh accommodation, the Jurys Inn. The rest of your day can be spent at leisure.
Day 2 Edinburgh
Start taking advantage of your included Royal Edinburgh Ticket! Choose from one of three available sightseeing buses and explore the city on your terms. Hop off at Edinburgh Castle and explore the opulence inside and out. This stunning structure sits atop an ancient volcano and offers idyllic views of the city. You'll also want to pay a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland.
Day 3 Edinburgh
Choose another included sightseeing bus tour or two today! Be sure to leave time for exploring the Royal Yacht Brittania, the Queen's former floating residence. You may also want to spend some time exploring the city's Georgian-era New Town today. Admire the well-preserved 18th and 19th-century neoclassical and Georgian-style architecture as you walk along the broad streets. You'll also want to walk along the famous Princes Street, where you can do a bit of shopping or admire the famous Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott.
Day 4 Edinburgh - Inverness
After a ride on the Scottish rail, arrive in Inverness! Once settled, take a walk along the River Ness over to Inverness Castle for picturesque riverside views.
Day 5 Inverness
Today, enjoy your special Loch Ness tour! No visit to the Scottish Highlands is complete without a tour of this world-famous landmark, which is overflowing with fascinating myths, turbulent history, and tales of a legendary monster.
Day 6 Inverness - Glasgow
Enjoy one more train ride over to Glasgow, Scotland's cultural capital today. Start your Glasgow adventure off by touring the breathtaking City Chambers, which is actually comprised of more marble than there is in the whole of Italy's Vatican City!
Day 7 Glasgow
Explore the city with help from your included sightseeing bus pass today! From the top deck of the tour bus you will enjoy sweeping views of the beautiful landscapes and exceptional architecture that this city has to offer - from famous art galleries and museums to attractive parks. Consider taking one full loop to first enjoy the audio tours, including a special Ghoulish Glasgow channel for children! Visit the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to artworks from many European masters, from Monet to Van Gogh to Rembrandt. Those with a taste for the performing arts may want to catch a show at the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, or National Theater of Scotland.
Day 8 Depart Scotland
Your Scotland adventure comes to an end today. Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.
Availability
21,359 Great Value Vacations Travel Reviews & Ratings
Highlights of Scotland by Rail
Company Reviews
A lot of connection
Choose an escorted tour!!
Wasn’t a great experience or Great Value
Booking travel deals online can be hectic because you don’t have a direct contact person. You call a 800- number if there is a issue and you get who you get.
I had an issue with my PNR number not working when it was time to
Check in for the plane and because it took me almost 2 hours when I finally got checked in, we were the last seats on the very back of the airplane. Well you deal with it because you’re going to Hawaii.. just happy to have a seat.it was frustrating calling the airlines and I was directed back to Great Value ..
We got that issue resolved.
Now we get to the hotel and was told the daily resort fee was double the amount that we were quoted.
The quote we were given verbally over the phone was $29.98 and when we got to the resort it was 59.98 . It wasn’t a issue with the price , it’s the inconsistency of getting the correct info when you call and it’s not explained thoroughly in the paper work, and hotels aren’t to kind when you book thru 3rd party contracts. It appears everything is a good price but you are on the bottom of the totem pole for everything .. plane rides .. very last group and seat , back of the hotel airport bag fees.. not so sure this was a great value and no one cares after they get your money . I’m still waiting for a Manager to call me back and my vacation is over
Awesome location
This was a great vacation for what we…
Very nice trip/ great value
Details
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Group Size
Independent
Trip ID#:
Greatvaluevacations-PK-GC4P-SH-HOSR-EDI
We respect your privacy and take great care to protect your information. By clicking «Send my questions» you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. An account will be created for you to track your submission and a temporary password will be emailed to you.
×
You can access members-only savings of up to $700 on over 6,000 Travelstride Select trips.
Sign in to see trip eligibility
With your FREE membership you get to:
- Save up to $700 per person!*
- Access private deals and offers
- See personalized trip recommendations
- Save favorite trips
We respect your privacy and take great care to protect your information. By joining you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
You could save $ 300 per person on this trip!
